AFP Factuel
AFP fact-checks and explanations of investigations to find evidence behind a claim or viral image.
Check an image you received
Search the words in its caption, then match the date and location examined in the investigation to the message received. Keep the evidence link, not just the verdict.
Check first: An AI detector alone is insufficient to conclude.
Read the investigation with its evidence
AFP Factuel explains its verification steps and sources. The team requires at least two independent sources for the central claim. Match the precise allegation and date to what you need to check.
- Purpose
- Fact verification, distinct from opinions.
- Evidence
- Links, documents and investigation context.
- Limit
- An AI detector alone is insufficient to conclude.
Does a verdict on an image cover every caption?
No. Find the caption, location and date examined in the investigation.
Official documentation
Documentation consulted on .
Questions about AFP Factuel
What does AFP Factuel provide?
AFP fact-checks and explanations of investigations to find evidence behind a claim or viral image.
Which publisher and domain are listed?
Agence France-Presse is the publisher recorded for factuel.afp.com. Follow the official destination and check its current details before acting.
Is inclusion a certification?
This is an editorial selection. It does not certify every statement, service or transaction on the external website.
Keep the context for your next step
Keep a short timeline: event, initial report, new evidence, correction. For an image or quotation, retain the full source and provenance rather than an isolated screenshot.
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